Community Services
Offices (CSO) DSHS
Phone: 1-877-980-9220 (toll-free)
Call or visit web site for a location near you
Web site: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/index.html
Description: Local Community Services Offices (CSO) provides
many DSHS services. Your local CSO can provide you with details about these
services and how to apply for them. Services Offered:
Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - Cash help for families with
children https://wws2.wa.gov/dshs/onlinecso/tanf_support_services.asp
General
Assistance Unemployable - Cash help for individuals who are not
able to work. https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/f2ws03esaapps/onlinecso/gau.asp
Working
Connections Child Care - Help for working families to pay for child
care
https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/f2ws03esaapps/onlinecso/WCCC.asp
Medical Assistance
Programs - Help with health care and medical expenses
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/basicneeds/#cash
Division of
Child Support
- Help in getting child support
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/basicneeds/#cash
DSHS Emergency
Programs - Programs that help in emergency situations http://www.dshs.wa.gov/basicneeds/#cash
Washington Basic
Food Program - Help with putting food on the tablehttp://www.dshs.wa.gov/basicneeds/#cash
Refugee
Cash Assistance (RCA) - Cash and medical help for refugees
https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/f2ws03esaapps/onlinecso/rca.asp
First
Steps Program - Pregnancy Support Services
https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/f2ws03esaapps/onlinecso/First_Steps.asp
Family
Planning Program - Information on ways to avoid unintended pregnancies
https://fortress.wa.gov/dshs/f2ws03esaapps/onlinecso/Family_Planning.asp
ADATSA Program
- Help in getting drug or alcohol treatment
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/basicneeds/#cash
No Wrong Door
- A directory of resources for DSHS Clients, Case Managers and
Provider
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/basicneeds/#cash
Area Served: Statewide
Eligibility: Needy individuals and families
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: N.A.
Division of Vocational
Rehabilitation (DVR) - Independent Living Program
Phone: Toll-free 1-800-754-5960 Voice/TTY
Web site: http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/dvr/index.htm
Description: The Independent Living (IL) Program helps people
with severe disabilities become more involved in family and community life.
The Independent Living Program is designed for people with disabilities
who want to increase their independence. The program may assist with attendant
care management, counseling and advocacy, living arrangements, skill training,
and services to the customers family.
Area Served: Statewide
Eligibility: WA State Residents
How to apply: Call for services
Fees: Free information and referrals.
Home
and Community Services - DSHS
Phone: 1-877-980-9220 (toll-free)
Call for a location near you
Web site: http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/pubinfo/housing/inhome/
Description: DSHS agency that provides help to seniors and disabled
adults through the following programs: Adult Protective Services, COPES,
and Personal Care. Also coordinates licensing for adult family home, boarding
home, and assisted living and nursing home placements.
Area Served: Western WA
Eligibility requirements: 18-65 yrs. old, who are disabled,
meet income guidelines depending on programs
Fees: Vary
Washington State
Department of Health
1112 SE Quince Street, P.O. Box 47890 -
Olympia, Washington, 98504-7890
Phone: (800) 525-0127 Consumer Hotline
Email: information@doh.wa.gov
Web site: http://www.doh.wa.gov/LHJMap/LHJMap.htm
Description: Washington has 34 local health departments/districts
which are entities of local government. Provides public health services
that promote health and prevent disease. Administered by local health departments/districts
serves the entire state, Public Health provides a wide range of services
targeted to populations largely under-served by the private health care
system.
Area Served: Statewide
Eligibility: Public
How to apply: Call or go online for a location near you
Fees: Most services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid private
insurance or sliding scale.
WA State Department of Health
- Community Health Services
1112 SE Quince Street, P.O. Box 47890 -
Olympia, Washington, 98504-7890
Phone: (800) 525-0127 Consumer Hotline
Email: information@doh.wa.gov
Web site: http://www.hca.wa.gov/
Description: Community Health Services (CHS) is not an insurance
program. Its mission is to promote access to quality and affordable health
care for the uninsured, underinsured, and tribes.
Area Served: Statewide
Eligibility: Uninsured, underinsured, and tribes state residents.
How to apply: Call or go online for a location near you
Fees: Most services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or sliding-fee
schedule
Adult Day Care
Services (ADSA)
Phone: 1-800-422-3263 (voice) 1-800-737-7931 (TDD)
Web site: http://www.aasa.dshs.wa.gov/default.htm
Description: Provides supervised daytime programs where frail
and disabled adults can participate in social, educational, and recreational
activities. Offers respite to caregivers by providing a safe alternative
to home care.
Area Served: Statewide
Eligibility: Persons age 18 and over who are eligible for COPES
(See "In-home services-COPES"). It is appropriate for clients who have
chronic medical conditions that do not require the services of a skilled
health professional on a routine basis.
How to apply: Contact HCS or AAA case manager to find a local
office. Persons seeking to pay privately may contact the program directly.
Fees: Most services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid or private
insurance.
Washington Basic
Health
PO Box 42683, Olympia 98504-2683
Phone: 1-800-660-9840 24 hour automated number 1-800-842-7712
Web site: http://www.hca.wa.gov/reduced_cost.html
Description: Various health care coverage options for Washington
State residents who are not eligible for free or purchased Medicare. Reduced
premiums are available for eligible applicants
Area Served: WA State
Eligibility: Washington State residents who are not eligible
for free or purchased Medicare.
How to apply: Call for services
SHIBA Helpline (Statewide
Health Insurance Benefits Advisors)
8221 44th Ave. W, Suite E, Mukilteo, WA 98275
Phone: 1-800-562-4422 425-290-1276, TTY 425-347-7997
Email: qianan@oic.wa.gov
Web site: http://www.insurance.wa.gov
Description: Trained volunteers will explain Medicare, Medicare
+Choice, Medicare supplemental, employee related and individual health
insurance plans, long term care insurance and provide medical billing assistance.
Area Served: Statewide
How to apply: Call for services
BenefitsCheckUp
2208 Second Avenue, Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98121-2017
Phone: 1-888-435-3377
Web site: http://www.seniorservices.org
Description: What Benefits Do You Qualify For? Senior Services
in partnership with the National Council on Aging brings you a free benefits
calculator service. By filling a confidential, anonymous survey you can
find out what programs you or a loved one maybe eligible for. Assistance
with the form is available upon request.
Area Served: Statewide
Eligibility: Frail adults and caregivers
How to apply: Call or visit web site for services
Fees: Most services are reduced price or for free. |